The Comparative Analysis :
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI quattro (10 - 12) vs. BMW 635d Coupé Sport-Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 111,100
€ 76,800
€ 111,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 76,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ significantly. The Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI is 15.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches wider and 4.8 inches lower than the BMW 635d Coupé.
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
49.3
75
79.9
54.1
73
80.2
75 in
Width
73 in
79.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
49.3 in
Height
54.1 in
104.3
174.4
109.4
189.8
174.4 in
Length
189.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
109.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.21 %
General
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
42
Generation
E63
Coupe
Car Body Style
Coupe
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
BMW M57
CNDA
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.2 L / 206 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
424 hp
at 7900 rpm
Power
282 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
424 hp
282 hp
BMW 635d Coupé
317 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
428 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
317 lb‑ft
428 lb‑ft
BMW 635d Coupé
Performance
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
188 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 635d Coupé
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8.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.49 lb/hp
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
8.5 lb/hp
13.49 lb/hp
BMW 635d Coupé
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
Fuel Economy
17 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
17 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 635d Coupé
11 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
328 mi
Range
630 mi
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
328 mi
630 mi
BMW 635d Coupé
Environmental Impact
269.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
141.9 kWh
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
269.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 635d Coupé
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
534 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi R8 Coupé 4.2 FSI
BMW 635d Coupé
2
Doors
2
2
No. of Seats
4
496 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
2.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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